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News articles from Webster University's newsroom.en-usWed, 13 Dec 2017 18:13:10 -0600http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Service Remembering Professor Bill McConnellhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/professor-bill-mcconnell-memorial.html
A memorial service for longtime Webster University Professor Bill McConnell will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, in the Winifred Moore Auditorium in Webster Hall. A pioneer for the MAT in Science program which he coordinated for most of his tenure, McConnell served as a professor at Webster from 1965-2009, and then continued as an adjunct faculty member until 2015. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 08 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600Service Remembering Professor Bill McConnellMcConnellMcConnellhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/professor-bill-mcconnell-memorial.htmlWebster?s TESL Program Hosts First Grant Saturday Seminarhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/tesl-grant-saturday-seminars.html
Classes for the first two cohorts in Webster’s five-year $2.7 million National Professional Development grant, “Increasing Teacher Capacity through Communities of Practice to Serve English Learners,” are already underway. The School of Education’s Teaching English as a Second Language program has recruited two initial cohorts of high school teachers from Parkway School District, Ritenour School District, and St. Louis Public Schools, who are meeting weekly for classes.saraboyd01@webster.edu (saraboyd01)Thu, 07 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600Webster?s TESL Program Hosts First Grant Saturday SeminarWebster’s TESL Program Hosts First Grant Saturday SeminarWebster’s TESL Program Hosts First Grant Saturday Seminarhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/tesl-grant-saturday-seminars.htmlBrenda Fyfe Leaves Behind a Strong Legacy of Community Partnerships and Academic Leadershiphttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/brenda-fyfe-retirement.html
Webster University School of Education Dean Brenda Fyfe has been a major influencer on education in St. Louis. During her 35 years at Webster – the past 15 as dean - she helped attract millions of dollars in grants for community-based educational partnerships that have started programs both at the University and numerous local school districts. patrickgiblin61@webster.edu (patrickgiblin61)Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600Brenda Fyfe Leaves Behind a Strong Legacy of Community Partnerships and Academic LeadershipBrenda Fyfe, dean of the School of Education, has announced her retirement at the end of 2017.Brenda Fyfe, dean of the School of Education, has announced her retirement at the end of 2017.http://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/brenda-fyfe-retirement.htmlRetirement Celebration for Fyfe, Rein, Schmutzhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/exec-retirement-fyfe-rein-schmutz.html
The Webster University community is invited to a retirement celebration for three longtime members of the leadership team who are retiring at the end of 2017. Join us Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. in the Edward Jones Commons, to celebrate Brenda Fyfe, dean of the School of Education, Laura Rein, dean of University Library, and Betsy Schmutz, associate vice president and chief human resource officer, on a collective 72 years of service to Webster.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0600Retirement Celebration for Fyfe, Rein, SchmutzWebster UniversityWebster Universityhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/exec-retirement-fyfe-rein-schmutz.htmlLecture on Education in Afghanistan Highlights School Psychology Awareness Weekhttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/school-psychology-awareness-week-afghanistan.html
Faculty and students in Webster University Applied Psychology and School Psychology celebrated School Psychology Awareness Week with a guest lecture on education in Afghanistan. Their speaker: Shabnam Granzooy, one of two Fulbright Scholars from Afghanistan studying at Webster's main campus in Webster Groves.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600Lecture on Education in Afghanistan Highlights School Psychology Awareness WeekShabnam Granzooy spoke to Applied Educational Psychology and School Psychology students, and later to a Multicultural Counseling class.Shabnam Granzooy spoke to Applied Educational Psychology and School Psychology students, and later to a Multicultural Counseling class.http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/school-psychology-awareness-week-afghanistan.htmlVideo: Recognition Dinner Celebrates Donors to Webster, CMShttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/donor-recognition-dinner-video-photos.html
Webster University recognized its loyal supporters at the Donor Recognition Dinner on Nov. 9 in the Starlight Room at the Chase Park Plaza. Highlights of the event included honoring Arden and Harry Fisher with the 2107 Visionary Award for their dedication to the Community Music School, inspiring hundreds of young musicians.
saraboyd01@webster.edu (saraboyd01)Wed, 15 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0600Video: Recognition Dinner Celebrates Donors to Webster, CMSdonor recognitiondonor recognitionhttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/donor-recognition-dinner-video-photos.htmlTESL Education Faculty Candidate Visitshttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/tesl-education-faculty-candidate-visits.html
The Language, Literacy, and Leadership Department in the School of Education has extended invitations to three final candidates for the position of visiting assistant professor of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL). This new faculty member will provide support to our new federal $2.7 million National Professional Development grant by teaching courses, developing curriculum, and collaborating in research. The Webster campus community is invited to attend each candidate’s job talk and discussion.saraboyd01@webster.edu (saraboyd01)Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500TESL Education Faculty Candidate Visitsfacultyfacultyhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/tesl-education-faculty-candidate-visits.htmlNews Around Webster: Ibroscheva, Tamashiro, Lochlihttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/around-ibroscheva-tamashiro-lochli.html
School of Communications associate dean Elza Ibroscheva recently published in two European peer-reviewed journals, on Bulgarian television and Hillary Clinton’s use of Twitter in the 2016 election. ... School of Education professor Roy Tamashiro presented two papers relating to the little-known Jeju 4.3 Massacre in South Korea. ... Webster Thailand’s Roland Nikolaus Lochli published a German language book on East Asian giants, “Die Volksrepublik China, Japan und das Ostchinesische Meer, 1970-2012.”janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500News Around Webster: Ibroscheva, Tamashiro, LochliIbroschevaIbroschevahttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/around-ibroscheva-tamashiro-lochli.htmlNew School of Education Leadership Announcedhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/school-education-leadership-changes.html
The Office of the Provost has announced new leadership for the Webster University School of Education upon the retirement of Brenda Fyfe, dean, at the end of 2017. Thomas Cornell has been named interim dean of the School of Education, and DJ Kaiser has been named associate dean on an interim basis. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Tue, 17 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500New School of Education Leadership AnnouncedWebster UniversityWebster Universityhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/school-education-leadership-changes.htmlCall for Submissions: Research Across Disciplines (RAD) Conference Fall 2017http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/research-across-disciplines-call-for-submissions-fall-2017.html
The submission period is now open for Webster’s Fall 2017 Research Across Disciplines (RAD) conference, to be held Friday, Dec. 15 in Browning Hall and the East Academic Building on the Webster Groves main campus, with opportunities for extended campus and online students to participate remotely. Submissions are being accepted now through Nov. 3.
janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 04 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500Call for Submissions: Research Across Disciplines (RAD) Conference Fall 2017Fall RAD conference to take place Dec. 15Fall RAD conference to take place Dec. 15http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/research-across-disciplines-call-for-submissions-fall-2017.htmlFree Professional Association Fees for Studentshttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/career-planning-development-center-professional-association-membership-students-fees.html
Through the Professional Association Membership Program (ProAMP), the Career Planning & Development Center (CPDC) will sponsor membership fees for a limited number of current students.asiamyles83@webster.edu (asiamyles83)Thu, 28 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500Free Professional Association Fees for StudentsFaculty and staff are encouraged to suggest relevant academic or industry associations to students who want to apply.Faculty and staff are encouraged to suggest relevant academic or industry associations to students who want to apply.http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/career-planning-development-center-professional-association-membership-students-fees.htmlInformal Commencement Celebrates Non-Traditional Pathhttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/jenni-taylor.html
Webster University’s Commencement ceremony happens every year in May. For the past decade, it has been held at The Muny theatre in Forest Park, where graduates gather to hear the commencement address and receive their degrees in front of a crowd of family and friends.
But Jenni Taylor, who graduated in 2011 with a degree in Educational Studies, never had that main ceremony experience – until now. This past summer, a small group of supporters made sure she got to cross the Muny stage in a cap and gown.
jenstarkey@webster.edu (jenstarkey)Thu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500Informal Commencement Celebrates Non-Traditional PathJenni Taylor graduated in 2011 with a degree in Educational StudiesJenni Taylor graduated in 2011 with a degree in Educational Studieshttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/jenni-taylor.htmlIn the News: English Language Learner grant; MacCartney on gender gap; Karlovsky on dancehttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-stroble-kaiser-education-grant-maccartney-karlovsky.html
In further coverage of the $2.7 million federal grant Webster University received, President Stroble was quoted in the Post-Dispatch and DJ Kaiser in St. Louis Public Radio stories. ... Danielle MacCartney was interviewed for a WalletHub feature on causes of the gender gap in health and survival. ... Dawn Karlovsky was the interview subject for Nancy Kranzberg’s arts show on KDHX-FM radio.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Mon, 11 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500In the News: English Language Learner grant; MacCartney on gender gap; Karlovsky on danceWebster University in the newsWebster University in the newshttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-stroble-kaiser-education-grant-maccartney-karlovsky.htmlIn the News: $2.7M DOE grant, Psihountas, Mitchell advice to Fine Arts freshmenhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-education-grant-broadway-auto-sales.html
Fox2 visited campus to speak with Provost Julian Schuster and School of Education professor DJ Kaiser about the $2.7 million grant to train local teachers for working with English language learners. ... Finance professor and MBA director Debbie Psihountas was interviewed in an “Ask the Expert” feature at WalletHub about auto industry sales and consumer purchasing tips. ... Alumnus Jerry Mitchell was featured in Playbill’s piece, "15 Broadway Stars Share Their Best Advice for College Freshmen."janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500In the News: $2.7M DOE grant, Psihountas, Mitchell advice to Fine Arts freshmenFox2 coverage of the $2.7 million grant for Webster University's School of Education.Fox2 coverage of the $2.7 million grant for Webster University's School of Education.http://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-education-grant-broadway-auto-sales.htmlSchool of Education Receives $2.7 Million Granthttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/SOE-ESL-grant.html
More Missouri K-12 teachers will have the opportunity to further their careers and complete new advanced certifications thanks to a federal National Professional Development (NPD) grant received by the Webster University School of Education. Webster University’s Teaching English as a Second Language program has received a $2.7 million NPD grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition. This is the largest grant that Webster University has yet received.
jenstarkey@webster.edu (jenstarkey)Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500School of Education Receives $2.7 Million Granthttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/SOE-ESL-grant.htmlSave the Date: Faculty Networking Event and Resource Fair Sept. 14http://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-networking-resource-fair.html
All faculty are invited to attend the Faculty Networking Event and Resource Fair on Thursday, Sept. 14 for an afternoon of learning and socializing. The goal of this event is for faculty to learn about services and resources available to them and their students -- an excellent opportunity to learn about new developments and meet colleagues. If your office or unit is interested in hosting a table at this event, please fill out the survey to let us know.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Tue, 08 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500Save the Date: Faculty Networking Event and Resource Fair Sept. 14Faculty networking and resource fairFaculty networking and resource fairhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-networking-resource-fair.htmlMusic Education Student Wins MCDA Award for Outstanding Choral Compositionhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/music-choral-composition-mcda-award.html
Webster University music education major and Presidential Scholar Hunter Johnson is the 2017 recipient of the Opus Award from the Missouri Choral Directors Association. The Opus Award recognizes an outstanding choral composition by a Missouri composer. Johnson won for his choral work "Stars," with poetry by St. Louis native Sara Teasdale.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Sun, 06 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500Music Education Student Wins MCDA Award for Outstanding Choral CompositionHunter Johnson, music education majorHunter Johnson, music education majorhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/music-choral-composition-mcda-award.htmlNews Around Webster: Pollak, Kingston, Woolf, Cornellhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/around-kingston-pollak-woolf-cornell-statelessness-politics.html
Associate professor and institute director Lindsey Kingston contributed a chapter to the new book "Understanding Statelessness." ... Webster Vienna director Johannes Pollak is co-editor of "Representation," a book in a series from the Library of Contemporary Essays in Governance and Political Theory. ... Professor Linda Woolf has been named a fellow within the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI). ... School of Education associate professor and department chair Thomas Cornell presented at the World Congress on Education in Dublin, Ireland.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Thu, 03 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500News Around Webster: Pollak, Kingston, Woolf, CornellKingstonKingstonhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/around-kingston-pollak-woolf-cornell-statelessness-politics.htmlStaff Updates: Paterson named assistant controller; Bruce departing School of Edhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/staff-update-paterson-assistant-controler.html
Longtime bursar Jody Paterson has been appointed to the new role of assistant controller, where she will direct the Accounting and Accounts Payable departments. Separately, Shawn Bruce is departing the Department of Teacher Education effective July 28.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500Staff Updates: Paterson named assistant controller; Bruce departing School of EdStaff at WebsterStaff at Websterhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/staff-update-paterson-assistant-controler.htmlHonz '16 Named Conductor for St. Louis Children's Choirshttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/music-scholarship-alum-children-choirs-director-1.html
Lauren Honz (BME ’16) has been named conductor of one of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. The choirs include about 450 talented young singers (ages 6 to 18) from more than 200 schools and 85 zip codes in Missouri and Illinois. While at Webster, Honz received the prestigious Peggy Fossett Endowed Music Scholarship and the Jean Sinor Memorial Scholarship, as well as the highly competitive Tresa Jo Wilson Memorial Scholarship awarded by the Missouri Choral Directors Association. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500Honz '16 Named Conductor for St. Louis Children's ChoirsLauren Honz '16 earned a bachelor of music education at Webster University.Lauren Honz '16 earned a bachelor of music education at Webster University.http://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/music-scholarship-alum-children-choirs-director-1.htmlSafety Reminder - Browning Hall Off Limits to All but Authorized Personnelhttp://news.webster.edu/construction/2017/safety-reminder-browning-hall.html
Browning Hall, the Interdisciplinary Science Building, is nearly completed, but construction crews are still on site installing major components of the building and completing punch list work. Because it is still officially under construction, the building and the area inside the fenced-off construction zone are off-limits to all but authorized personnel. patrickgiblin61@webster.edu (patrickgiblin61)Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500Safety Reminder - Browning Hall Off Limits to All but Authorized PersonnelBrowning Hall is nearly complete, but the building is officially off limits until an occupation permit is issued.Browning Hall is nearly complete, but the building is officially off limits until an occupation permit is issued.http://news.webster.edu/construction/2017/safety-reminder-browning-hall.htmlWebster University Library Welcomes Two New Staff Membershttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/library-new-librarians.html
Webster University Library welcomes two new librarians to its staff: new assessment librarian Eliot Boden, and liaison to the School of Education and Department of International Languages and Cultures; and Sarah Reando, the communications and outreach librarian and liaison to the School of Communications. saraboyd01@webster.edu (saraboyd01)Fri, 14 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500Webster University Library Welcomes Two New Staff Memberslibrarylibraryhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/library-new-librarians.htmlPower Outage Scheduled for Home Campus on Sat. July 29http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/power-outage-july-29.html
An Ameren planned power outage is scheduled for the Webster Groves home campus on Saturday, July 29. Most buildings on campus will start to lose power as early as 2 a.m. that morning. Power is not anticipated to be restored until later Saturday afternoon.patrickgiblin61@webster.edu (patrickgiblin61)Wed, 12 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500Power Outage Scheduled for Home Campus on Sat. July 29Most buildings on the Webster Groves Home Campus will lose power for most the day on July 29.Most buildings on the Webster Groves Home Campus will lose power for most the day on July 29.http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/power-outage-july-29.htmlNew Programs and Certificates Introduced for Summer 2017http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/new-programs-2017.html
With Browning Hall, Interdisciplinary Science Building, only weeks away from being completed, Webster University is augmenting its STEM-related courses by introducing a new undergraduate major that will be able to take advantage of the new lab space – Chemistry.jenstarkey@webster.edu (jenstarkey)Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500New Programs and Certificates Introduced for Summer 2017http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/new-programs-2017.htmlWebster Music Education Director, Choral Teacher in Residence in North Carolinahttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/music-education-choral-chapman-hill.html
Stuart Chapman Hill, director of Music Education in the Department of Music, is teaching this summer at the Governor’s School of North Carolina, a residential summer enrichment program for academically or intellectually gifted high school students. A published composer and researcher, Hill is assistant professor of music in the Webster University Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts, where he leads the Women’s Chorus and teaches courses in choral music education. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500Webster Music Education Director, Choral Teacher in Residence in North CarolinaStuart Chapman Hill, director of Music EducationStuart Chapman Hill, director of Music Educationhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/music-education-choral-chapman-hill.htmlKaiser Speaks at LATU Education and Technology in Uruguayhttp://news.webster.edu/global/2017/kaiser-speaker-plan-ceibal-latu-uruguay.html
DJ Kaiser, associate professor and coordinator of Teaching English as a Second Language, was one of 25 invited international speakers at the 10-year anniversary conference celebration for Uruguay’s Plan Ceibal project. The Foro de Inovación Educativa brought in specialists in education and technology for this two-day event in Montevideo at the Laboratorio de Tecnología del Uruguay (LATU). saraboyd01@webster.edu (saraboyd01)Tue, 30 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500Kaiser Speaks at LATU Education and Technology in UruguayKaiserKaiserhttp://news.webster.edu/global/2017/kaiser-speaker-plan-ceibal-latu-uruguay.htmlSnapshots: 2017 Commencement Ceremonies around the Worldhttp://news.webster.edu/global/2017/commencement-snapshots-worldwide.html
Commencement season is in high gear at Webster University, with several ceremonies at campuses around the world taking place last weekend, and more to come through the summer. The largest was the 98th annual ceremony at The Muny in St. Louis, which attracted grads and families from across the network. See photos and links for the scenes from several ceremonies celebrating this year's 6,058 grads who add to a network of 192,000 alumni.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Mon, 15 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500Snapshots: 2017 Commencement Ceremonies around the WorldScenes from Webster University commencement ceremonies in Vienna, St. Louis, Geneva and Leiden (clockwise from top left)Scenes from Webster University commencement ceremonies in Vienna, St. Louis, Geneva and Leiden (clockwise from top left)http://news.webster.edu/global/2017/commencement-snapshots-worldwide.htmlRAD Schedule: Join in Supporting Student Research May 5-6http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/research-across-disciplines-spring-schedule.html
Take a break from your end-of-semester tasks and come out to support undergraduate and graduate student research at the Research Across Disciplines Conference May 5-6. This spring's conference features a lineup of diverse topics from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, biological sciences, education, music, art, French, literature, nursing and so much more. Among the 47 presentations, six will be via teleconference and one will be via creative display.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500RAD Schedule: Join in Supporting Student Research May 5-6Learn, engage and support student research at Webster!Learn, engage and support student research at Webster!http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/research-across-disciplines-spring-schedule.htmlFDC holds Faculty Writing Hours May 5http://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-develpoment-center-writing-hours.html
The Faculty Development Center (FDC) invites all part-time and full-time faculty to close out the term with this year’s final writing hours session on May 5, 1-4 p.m., FDC Suite (Library 420). Writing hours provide a quiet space and designated time for work so that faculty can free themselves from distractions, enjoy the camaraderie of working side-by-side with colleagues, and simply carve out time for their research and writing projects. asiamyles83@webster.edu (asiamyles83)Tue, 02 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500FDC holds Faculty Writing Hours May 5teaching iconteaching iconhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-develpoment-center-writing-hours.htmlRemembering Patricia McKissack '75, Internationally Acclaimed Author, Teacherhttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/in-memoriam-patricia-mckissack.html
The Webster University community mourns the passing of Patricia McKissack (MA ’75), an internationally acclaimed children's book author and teacher whose more than 100 books helped fill a need for children's literature for minorities. McKissack was named Outstanding Alumna in 2005, received an honorary doctorate in 2010 and served on the School of Education advisory board. Her legacy lives on in countless classrooms across the country.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500Remembering Patricia McKissack '75, Internationally Acclaimed Author, TeacherMcKissack was among the most prolific children's authors on African-American history and lore.McKissack was among the most prolific children's authors on African-American history and lore.http://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/in-memoriam-patricia-mckissack.htmlAlumni Association Announces 2017 Award Winnershttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/alumni-association-awards.html
The Webster University Alumni Association has announced Marilynne Bradley, Vanessa Cooksey, Adam Neal, Emily Hencken-Ritter and Christopher Dietrich as recipients of its 2017 Outstanding Alumni Award. This award recognizes alumna or alumnus from each school or college who has achieved outstanding success and recognition in their profession and/or voluntary service.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Tue, 11 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500Alumni Association Announces 2017 Award Winnersphotos of outstanding alumni awardeesphotos of outstanding alumni awardeeshttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/alumni-association-awards.htmlWebster Alumna, Doctoral Student Wins Teacher of the Year http://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/alumna-katherine-luh-teacher-year-music-education.html
Webster University alumna and current doctoral student Katherine Luh has been recognized as Teacher of the Year at Hodge Elementary School in the Fox C-6 School District. When asked what she teaches, she often replies, “I teach children to love and make music.” This love of music and dedication to share that love of music with her students is evident in everything she does. She believes children learn best using familiar music and easily accessible instruments. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 07 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0500Webster Alumna, Doctoral Student Wins Teacher of the Year katherine luhkatherine luhhttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/alumna-katherine-luh-teacher-year-music-education.htmlSeven Students Awarded Professional Membership Feeshttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/career-planning-development-center-awards-students-professional-association-membership.html
The Career Planning & Development Center’s Spring 2017 Professional Association Membership Program (ProAMP) awarded seven students representing all five colleges and schools with membership fees to the professional association of their choice. Recipients chose to become student members of the Advertising Club of Greater Saint Louis, AIGA, the Council for Exceptional Children, the Information Systems Security Association, and the International Studies Association. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Mon, 27 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Seven Students Awarded Professional Membership Feesthree people iconthree people iconhttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/career-planning-development-center-awards-students-professional-association-membership.htmlUrban Education Expert Keynotes Webster Education Conferencehttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/education-equity-social-justice-conference.html
The Webster University School of Education welcomes H. Richard Milner IV, endowed chair of urban education at University of Pittsburgh and editor-in-chief of "Urban Education," as a keynote speaker for its annual conference, "Equity in Education: Creating Voice and Choice for Social Justice." The event on April 8 is open to the public and includes an alumni reception.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Urban Education Expert Keynotes Webster Education ConferenceMilner's keynote address is titled, "Rac(e)ing to Class: We are in this Together!"Milner's keynote address is titled, "Rac(e)ing to Class: We are in this Together!"http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/education-equity-social-justice-conference.htmlIn the News: School of Ed ranking; Alakoc on terror threats; Chess in Biz Journalhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-chess-alakoc-security-education-rankings.html
International Relations assistant professor Burcu Pinar Alakoc was interviewed on KMOX about security threats, the Final Four-bound chess team and coaches were highlighted by the St. Louis Business Journal, and Webster's state rankings among schools of education was mentioned on St. Louis Public Radio and in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500In the News: School of Ed ranking; Alakoc on terror threats; Chess in Biz JournalWebster in the newsWebster in the newshttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/in-news-chess-alakoc-security-education-rankings.htmlSnapshots: Teacher Recruitment Day with 14 Districtshttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/snapshots-teacher-recruitment-education.html
More than 30 aspiring educators from the School of Education attended Teacher Recruitment Day on March 15 to interview and network with representatives from 14 local school district partners. Dean Brenda Fyfe welcomed event participants and kicked off the event where over 170 20-minute interviews took place. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Snapshots: Teacher Recruitment Day with 14 DistrictsTeacher RecruitmentTeacher Recruitmenthttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/snapshots-teacher-recruitment-education.htmlEducational, School Psychology Faculty, Students Present Researchhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/applied-education-school-psychology-ferguson.html
Students and faculty in Webster University’s Applied Educational Psychology and School Psychology programs have added to a growing list of publications and academic presentations over the last few weeks at conferences in New York and New Orleans, with topics including the impact of Ferguson on schools and youth suicide prevention. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500Educational, School Psychology Faculty, Students Present ResearchGraduate student Sepideh Shirafkan and professor Deborah StilesGraduate student Sepideh Shirafkan and professor Deborah Stileshttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/applied-education-school-psychology-ferguson.htmlSchool of Education Programs Scored Among the Best in Missourihttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/state-education-scores.html
Webster University’s School of Education is doing a fantastic job preparing K-12 teachers for the classroom, Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) concluded this month in its public reporting of the Annual Performance Report for Educator Preparation Programs. janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500School of Education Programs Scored Among the Best in MissouriSign language class for future teachers. This is just one of the many courses that make Webster School of Education alumni among the best prepared in the state.Sign language class for future teachers. This is just one of the many courses that make Webster School of Education alumni among the best prepared in the state.http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/state-education-scores.htmlGrant Recipients in History, Politics, Education Present Colonial Researchhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/education-research-history-experiential-learning.html
Students majoring in History, Politics and Secondary Social Studies Education who participated in the colonial Tidewater, Virginia, field-based course in Summer 2016 presented at the Missouri Council for Social Studies state conference this month. These students, with faculty mentor Ted Green, were participants in the Provost's Student/Faculty Research Grant program and also presented at Webster's December 2016 Research Across Disciplines.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0600Grant Recipients in History, Politics, Education Present Colonial ResearchThe students, part of the Provost's Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Grant program, also presented their findings at Webster's Research Across Disciplines conference in December 2016.The students, part of the Provost's Faculty/Student Collaborative Research Grant program, also presented their findings at Webster's Research Across Disciplines conference in December 2016.http://news.webster.edu/academics/2017/education-research-history-experiential-learning.htmlWebster University Launches New Online Media Experts Guidehttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/media-experts-guide.html
The public relations department is launching a new online media experts guide to assist members of the media in finding experts they can interview on a variety of subjects. ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600Webster University Launches New Online Media Experts GuideThe guide will connect media with faculty experts on a variety of subjects.The guide will connect media with faculty experts on a variety of subjects.http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/media-experts-guide.htmlTestimonial Videos Highlight Online Student, Blended Learning Experiencehttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/online-degree-testimonial-videos.html
The Online Learning Center has created video testimonials featuring fully online graduate students and blended program learners discussing their experiences taking Webster University courses and programs online. The testimonials provide a range of perspectives for current and prospective students and are available for use in promotional or educational purposes. ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Tue, 14 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600Testimonial Videos Highlight Online Student, Blended Learning ExperienceThe captioned videos feature Webster students sharing their online experiences in Webster degree programs.The captioned videos feature Webster students sharing their online experiences in Webster degree programs.http://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2017/online-degree-testimonial-videos.htmlGLIMPSE Highlights Stories from Geneva to St. Louis, L.A. to Bucharesthttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/glimpse-entrepreneurs-family-generations-broadway.html
The latest issue of GLIMPSE, the Webster University alumni digital publication, includes a story on alumni entrepreneurs, a profile of multigenerational Webster families and a look at what it's like touring in a Broadway show. From Geneva to St. Louis, L.A. to Bucharest, check out and share these Webster stories.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:00:00 -0600GLIMPSE Highlights Stories from Geneva to St. Louis, L.A. to BucharestA "glimpse" of Webster stories around the worldA "glimpse" of Webster stories around the worldhttp://news.webster.edu/alumni/2017/glimpse-entrepreneurs-family-generations-broadway.htmlFDC Monthly Faculty Writing Hours for Springhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-development-center-writing-hours-1.html
The Faculty Development Center invites all part-time and full-time faculty to participate in monthly writing hours in the FDC Suite, a quiet space designated for faculty use. All are welcome, and coffee and tea will be provided. Click through to view the Writing Hours schedule for Spring 2017. In addition, the Library and the FDC will offer a full-day writing retreat on March 31.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Wed, 18 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0600FDC Monthly Faculty Writing Hours for Springfacultyfacultyhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2017/faculty-development-center-writing-hours-1.htmlSnapshots: December Toast to Mid-Year Gradshttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/december-toast-snapshots.html
The 5th annual December Toast: A Celebration of Our Mid-Year Graduates was held Friday, Dec. 16, in the Community Music School Concert Hall. President Beth Stroble, Provost Julian Schuster and the deans from each of the schools offered congratulations and remarks to the graduates. Charlie Hahn, vice president of Advancement, welcomed the newest alumni to the Alumni Association, which was founded by a small group of Webster graduates in 1923 to maintain a connection between Webster alumni and their alma mater. ccarmichael50@webster.edu (Sara Boyd)Thu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600Snapshots: December Toast to Mid-Year GradsDecember ToastDecember Toasthttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/december-toast-snapshots.htmlMusic Student's Original Work Featured in 'Gift to the City' Holiday Concerthttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/music-conducting-gift-city-concert-jazz.html
For the eighth year in a row, Webster University music students and faculty gave St. Louis a performance to remember with the “Gift to the City” holiday concert at Christ Church Cathedral downtown. This time, and for the second event this year, one student even took a turn to conduct his own work.janskyd@webster.edu (janskyd)Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600Music Student's Original Work Featured in 'Gift to the City' Holiday ConcertSenior music education student Cameron White conducts his work during Webster University Department of Music's "Gift to the City" concert at Christ Church Cathedral.Senior music education student Cameron White conducts his work during Webster University Department of Music's "Gift to the City" concert at Christ Church Cathedral.http://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/music-conducting-gift-city-concert-jazz.html4th RAD Highlights Collaborative Research across Webster Networkhttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/research-across-disciplines-fall-collaborative.html
Webster’s fourth Research Across Disciplines Conference drew 64 undergraduate and graduate student research participants from across Webster and local universities, including Webster students presenting via videoconference from Geneva, Vienna, Zurich and online learning modules. The conference buttresses on-going efforts to afford students access to the high-impact educational practice of collaborative research.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Fri, 16 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -06004th RAD Highlights Collaborative Research across Webster NetworkThe conference is purposefully organized to be inclusive of all disciplines.The conference is purposefully organized to be inclusive of all disciplines.http://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/research-across-disciplines-fall-collaborative.htmlFirst Year Inquiry Showcase at Research Across Disciplineshttp://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/rad-conference-first-year-inquiry.html
As part of the upcoming Research Across Disciplines conference Dec. 9-10, all are invited to visit First Year Inquiry Showcase, which will display the results of inquiry projects conducted by students enrolled in First Year Seminars during the Fall 2016 semester. The showcase will feature posters, films and artifacts that reflect the research conducted by First Year Students.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600First Year Inquiry Showcase at Research Across DisciplinesCheck out student work at Research Across Disciplines Dec. 9-10.Check out student work at Research Across Disciplines Dec. 9-10.http://news.webster.edu/academics/2016/rad-conference-first-year-inquiry.htmlStudent Literacy Corps Drive Collects Nearly 1,500 Books for Schoolshttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2016/webster-childrens-book-drive.html
Webster Student Literacy Corps collected 1,479 books for children this year.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0600Student Literacy Corps Drive Collects Nearly 1,500 Books for SchoolsChildren's Book DriveChildren's Book Drivehttp://news.webster.edu/webster-life/2016/webster-childrens-book-drive.htmlSchool of Ed Professor on Innovations in Teaching ESLhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2016/tesol-kaiser-esl-videoconference-fulbright-research-grant.html
DJ Kaiser, associate professor and coordinator of Teaching English as a Second Language in the School of Education, presented at two different conferences on his research in South America, which were supported by a Fulbright U.S. Scholars Grant and a Webster University Faculty Research Grant. Much of the research focuses on combining face-to-face English instruction and lessons delivered via videoconference in hard-to-reach communities.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0600School of Ed Professor on Innovations in Teaching ESLAs part of the research he presented to TESOL, Kaiser spent time in five different cities throughout Uruguay to observe classes and conduct interviews.As part of the research he presented to TESOL, Kaiser spent time in five different cities throughout Uruguay to observe classes and conduct interviews.http://news.webster.edu/employee/2016/tesol-kaiser-esl-videoconference-fulbright-research-grant.htmlAdjunct Faculty Development Fund Award Recipients Announcedhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2016/adjunct-faculty-development-fund-awardees.html
The Office of Academic Affairs announces the recipients of the 2016-17 Adjunct Faculty Development Fund awards. The fund, which was established by the Provost’s Office earlier this year, provides support for eligible faculty to offset expenses for professional development, travel or research that benefit teaching and contribute to the experience of Webster’s students. Click through to view the awardees.ccarmichael50@webster.edu (ccarmichael50)Tue, 01 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500Adjunct Faculty Development Fund Award Recipients Announcedhttp://news.webster.edu/employee/2016/adjunct-faculty-development-fund-awardees.html